Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.5 Common Logarithms and Natural Logarithms - 12.5 Exercise Set - Page 818: 81

Answer

$\{x\in \mathbb{R}|x\neq-2$ and $x\displaystyle \neq\frac{8}{5}\}$

Work Step by Step

The domain of the combined function $(f/g)(x)=\displaystyle \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}$ is the intersection of domains of f and g, with the additional condition:$ g(x)\neq 0.$ The domain of f is $\{x\in \mathbb{R}|x\neq-2\}$ (see previous exercise). The domain of g is $\mathbb{R}$. We exclude the x-values for which $g(x)=0,$ $5x-8=0$ $5x=8$ $x=\displaystyle \frac{8}{5}$ Domain of $f/g$ is $\{x\in \mathbb{R}|x\neq-2$ and $x\displaystyle \neq\frac{8}{5}\}$
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